BEL 1001 service in 2013?

Thought the store still operated after Brook's passing but I guess I was mistaken as I see his son Brian Berdan has opened his own store called Audio Element in Pasadena. It's possible he may be able to help.

Just buy a new power switch and install it yourself. Its not hard to do.

Thanks for the responses.

Zd542, that did occur to me but I thought I would at least see what options were out there for "factory" type service. Particularly if something more serious developed someday.

Along those lines, I'm not an electronics tinkerer, so for example, if the OEM switch on there is a common or easily found one, I have no idea. Mine has a rocker switch that is white plastic that glows orange when "on".

I'd certainly being willing to repair it if I knew where to source either the exact switch or an equivalent one. Suggestions anyone?

I should have mentioned that the switch is not part of the signal path. Its not like some other repairs where the parts have to be matched and use high quality soldier. Things like that make a difference. In your case, it doesn't.

It should be fairly easy to remove. If you can pull it out, you should have no problem finding a direct replacement at any electrical supply store. I'm sure you can get one at Lowes or Home Depot, but I think you'll have more piece of mind buying it from a place that really knows what they are doing. If not, any decent electronics repair store/person can handle the job. But only this job. You are right in wanting to find a well qualified person. Anything more than a power switch, and I agree. Find someone that works on high end gear.

Whatever you do, don't sell it. The BEL 1001 is truly a unique sounding amp and worth keeping. Even the Mark 2.

Ok thanks.

Actually, I'm the original owner. Bought it back in '93. It wasn't in use from about '98 to '09, when I downsized from a BAT VK500 - Wilson Watt/Puppy 7 system to the BEL into Proac Response D2's. I'm quite happy with this arrangement, so no plans to sell. If anything I might watch for another mk II to pair it with and do the mono block thing.

It sounds like it's a standard size switch and available, suitable replacements will fit the opening in the faceplate, even if the appearance is different. I happen to live 30 miles from San Jose CA where Richard produced BEL amps, so possibly with some hunting around I may find a shop there that can fix me up or point me towards my best option.